The Apollo Eagles will have a new head coach behind the bench for the 2016-17 season, but not a new face. Enoch Dix has been announced as the successor to Dean Kesler, who retired after 22 years with the team.

Dix has been with the program ten years after playing basketball at St. Cloud State University. Activities Director Dave Langerud made the announcement on Granite City Sports Friday afternoon.

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